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Johannesburg – Dubai: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Johannesburg to Dubai currently start at $604. The cheapest month is January, from $729. Direct flights from $604.

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Round trip from

$604

21 Nov – 28 Nov · Emirates · direct

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Direct flights from

$604

21 Nov – 28 Nov · Emirates

The route at a glance

About 6420 km separate Johannesburg and Dubai; the quickest flight is 8 h and a typical one 9 h 20 min.

10% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Kenya Airways carries 80% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport (20 km from the centre of Johannesburg).

Most land at Dubai Airport (10 km from the centre of Dubai).

A one-way ticket starts at $340, a round trip at $604.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
December 2026$733
January 2027$729

Cheapest day to fly

Looking two months ahead, 15 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $340.

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
4
$391
5
$386
6
$394
7
$402
8
$395
9
$395
10
$388
11
$388
12
$364
13
$364
14
$364
15
$340
16
$373
17
$373
18
$373
19
$373
20
$373
21
$406

Cheaper More expensive

  • $340 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $364 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $364 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • $364 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $373 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $373 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $373 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $373 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $373 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • $386 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • $388 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $388 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $391 — Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
  • $394 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • $395 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • $395 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $402 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $406 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Prices over the past month ranged from $579 to $604, with $598 the usual level.

Today's price is about average.

  • 6 October — $600
  • 11 October — $579
  • 16 October — $599
  • 21 October — $602
  • 26 October — $604
  • 31 October — $604

Trip length and timing

The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 7 nights (the very cheapest: 7 nights), booked around 50 days ahead.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $604.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?
January 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $729.
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Dubai?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $604.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?
Airlines found on this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Air Tanzania, Turkish Airlines.
How far is Dubai from Johannesburg?
The distance is about 6420 km. A direct flight takes about 8 h.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Dubai?
The shortest flight takes 8 h; most take about 9 h 20 min.
Which airports do flights from Johannesburg to Dubai use?
Most depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and arrive at Dubai Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Dubai?
In the next two months, Sunday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 15 November at $340.
Round trip from $604 Check live prices